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Gig and delivery jobs: what they pay and what you need to start

A weekly earnings range for four cities, in demo rupees.

Gig and delivery jobs: what they pay and what you need to start
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Sample earnings.
City (fictional)Weekly earnings
RiverbendINR 5,500 - 8,200
NeelpurINR 4,200 - 6,500
PinewoodINR 3,800 - 5,600

Earnings depend on hours and on bonuses for peak times. Most workers use their own two-wheeler and pay for fuel. Insurance cover for gig workers varies by company.

To start, you need a driving licence, a bank account and a smartphone. Age limits are usually 18 to 55.

This is a demo story: every name, place, organisation and figure in it is fictional.

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